Source · Select Committees · Scottish Affairs Committee
Recommendation 12
12
Acknowledged
Paragraph: 68
The evidence we have received demonstrates that there is vast potential for the export of...
Conclusion
The evidence we have received demonstrates that there is vast potential for the export of low carbon hydrogen and expertise from Scotland, which could generate significant economic benefits to the economy. We welcome some recent policy updates and note the UK Government’s focus on domestic decarbonisation as it strives towards net zero. However, if Scotland—and the UK as a whole—is to become a significant exporter of hydrogen, both governments need to work together.
Government Response Summary
The UK government agrees that close working between the two governments will be key to realizing benefits from exports, and states they are actively engaging Scottish Government officials on the export of UK hydrogen and related goods, services and expertise.
Paragraph Reference:
68
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The UK’s primary ambition is for up 10GW of low carbon hydrogen production capacity by 2030, subject to affordability and value for money, to decarbonise vital UK sectors and contribute to our legally binding carbon budgets. This increased ambition, as set out in the British Energy Security Strategy, also opens up the opportunity for exports. The UK Government agrees that close working between our governments will be key to realizing benefits from exports, and we are actively engaging Scottish Government officials on the export of UK hydrogen and related goods, services and expertise.